A History of Helping Others

Prior to attending law school, Stacey obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University College of Alberta where she completed a practicum in Alberta Hospital’s Neuropsychology Department under world-renowned neuropsychologist Dr. Scot E. Purdon. After completing her degree, she took a full-time position at Alberta Hospital where she became the primary coordinator for a number of nationally funded Canadian Institute of Health Research projects, that were conducted in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic, the University of Alberta’s Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Hospital Edmonton’s Neuropsychology Department. Among other things, these research projects studied the causes, presentation of symptoms, and genetic contributions to differential diagnosis in patients experiencing psychosis, as well as issues with the utilization of health services and barriers to care for first-episode psychosis patients in Alberta. This has provided Stacey with a unique sense of understanding of the issues faced by individuals diagnosed with many mental disorders. She maintains a strong interest in assisting anyone who may be experiencing these difficulties.

A Focus on Criminal Law

Throughout law school, Stacey demonstrated an interest in the area of criminal law and excelled in many criminal law classes such as Criminal Procedure, Advanced Evidence, Advanced Criminal Law, Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy, Sentencing, Constitutional Litigation and International Human Rights. She also competed in the Gale Cup Moot, Canada’s most prestigious criminal law moot, under the guidance of now Justice N. Whitling (ABKB). Representing the University of Alberta, Stacey and her partner advanced to the final round of the Gale Cup Moot where they had the opportunity to present oral argument to Supreme Court of Canada Justice Gascon and ultimately finished third in the Country. Stacey also extensively volunteered with Student Legal Services, a non-profit organization aimed at assisting low-income individuals in navigating their way through our complex criminal justice system.

Extensive Experience

Stacey then articled at Liberty Law and joined the Alberta Bar in 2016. During her articles, Stacey obtained experience observing several senior criminal lawyers defend individuals with a variety of different Criminal Code and drug offences, from theft under $5000 and simple possession to first-degree murder. She also gained experience dealing firsthand with internationally renowned experts in the areas of DNA interpretation and analysis, latent fingerprint analysis, bloodstain pattern and analysis, and firearms and gunshot residue analysis that were called at a murder trial. The highlight of Stacey’s articling experience included sitting second chair on Mr. Travis Vader’s 12-week long trial for two counts of first-degree murder.

A Track Record of Success

As an associate at Liberty Law, Stacey successfully defended a number of individuals charged with Murder, Firearms Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Armed Robbery, Discharging a Firearm with Intent to Kill, and Drug Trafficking, among other things. Stacey also gained experience representing individuals whose Extradition was sought and individuals seeking post-conviction applications such as Faint Hope Clause Applications. 

In 2020, Stacey began her Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Procedure through Osgoode Hall Law School. Throughout the completion of this degree, Stacey had the opportunity to learn from some of the leading academics across the Country. During this time, Stacey also published with the Manitoba Law Journal and Queen’s Law Journal.

Beginning in Winter of 2024, Stacey will serve as a Sessional Instruction for the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law, teaching International Criminal Law. 

Stacey now practices exclusively in the area of Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Extradition Law. She has been successful in all levels of Court in Alberta as well as the Northwest Territories Court of Appeal.